moles

There's something different about Rita Ora's face in this shot taken yesterday... ...vs. this older one. Notice that in the top shot she has a beauty mark under her right eye. This is a magical disappearing mole that shows up on Rita upon occasion. It's unclear to me if it's a real mole she darkens (or in this case reddens) or conceals as she likes or if it's a totally drawn-on, man-made addition. But either way, it's interesting to see what it does for her look. There's something glamorous about a face mole. Just ask Cindy Crawford. read more

Kate Upton's mole really brought it at the 10th annual Style Awards. That's one hardworking beauty mark, grabbing attention left and right. And to celebrate its boldness, I figured it would be nice to take a look at some of the other moles shutting it down out there. Here's Kate's to start: Another sassy mole? Mariah Carey's. It's both friendly and sexy. Dita Von Teese's helps add to her retro vibe. Eva Mendes' basically talks directly to you, it's so stunning. And the mole to rule all moles: Cindy Crawford's. You notice who's not on this list? Madonna. Somehow her mole has magically disappeared over the years. I guess it's gone into retirement. But these five? Still working it. Photos: Mark Leibovitz read more

Hey, so, can we take a quick break from Fashion Week frivolousness to focus on something more serious? Just for a minute, promise! So clearly we know you ladies love to polish your nails, but have you ever taken the time to check them for melanoma? This Glamour reader's scary story--and a dermatologist's sobering tips/pics--will make you want to stop and do it right now. read more

Got a mole that looks kinda weird? Don't just sit there staring at it, whip out your iPhone and do something about it. That's right--there's now an app for that, one that tells you whether a mole is totally normal or potentially cancerous. read more

British scientists have found that folks with a lot of certain marks on their skin have more genetic protection from aging, meaning they develop fewer wrinkles and maintain stronger bones and muscles. What spots are they talking about? read more

I find scars and birthmarks so interesting. One tells the tale of a mishap that occurred along your life. The other acts as a "You are here" sign on your body. Do you have any of these markings? read more

If I could talk every one of you into one thing this week, it would be to slowly start adopting the so-called "Mediterranean diet," (which isn't a diet at all, of course--just eating like the folks in the Mediterranean do ... lots of fish, veggies, nuts, olive oil, and healthy dairy, like Greek yogurt!). It's good for your heart, of course, may help you live longer, and has also been recently linked with a lower prevalence of skin cancer ... read more

Here on the beauty blog, we mostly chatter about things like pretty lipstick and all the hairstyles we wish we were talented enough to replicate. In other words, we're not exactly saving lives over here. On the other hand ... read more

When the weather finally gets warm like it is today, I start to live in my favorite white T-shirts and jeans (hey, celebs do it too!). But I never really thought about how much sun protection each of those two spring staples offer. Curious to know the answer? read more

The other night at dinner, my friend M mentioned she was thinking of heading to see a derm for the first time, which got me thinking about how many of you have ever seen a dermatologist in your whole life. Have most of you done it? I wonder... read more

I just made an appointment to get my moles looked at next week, so I’m thinking skin today. Now, I know you guys are aware that having a dermatologist give you a once-over is a good idea, but I’m wondering: How many of you have actually gone in and had yours checked? read more